DOE unveils a second chance to access $6 billion from carbon capture tech
GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2024
After distributing $4 billion of energy project credits in the first round, the DOE is back with more money for decarbonization opportunities.
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How the South Pole research station could run on 100% renewable energy
Renew Economy
MAY 14, 2024
American researchers say renewable energy could almost completely replace diesel at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, resulting in millions of dollars in savings and a two-year payback. The post How the South Pole research station could run on 100% renewable energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Tackling deforestation risk in financial portfolios
GreenBiz
MAY 14, 2024
Sponsored: The Accountability Framework supports practical steps for financial institutions to manage deforestation and related risks. Here’s how.
Ontario pension funds are starting to understand there’s no retirement security on a dead planet
Corporate Knights
MAY 9, 2024
As the dust settles on a slew of annual results from Canada’s largest pension funds, there are positive signs that some public pension managers are slowly getting their act together on climate, spurred along by pressure from their members. Three Ontario pension funds in particular stand out for improving their climate strategies in 2023: the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) both released climate plans.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Empowering Communities: The KFC Foundation Funds $250,000 in Education & Training Projects
3BL Media
MAY 14, 2024
KFC Foundation The KFC Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grants to 25 community-based non-profit organization projects focused on education and training. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one of the KFC Foundation’s community giving programs, invites non-profit organizations to apply for a grant to fund a project on their wish list. This year, the KFC Foundation will fund $1 million in Kentucky Fried Wishes to 100 non-profits nationwide, with 25 grants awarded quarterly based on different project categori
Scientists generate heat over 1,000 degrees Celsius with solar power instead of fossil fuel
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 15, 2024
Instead of burning fossil fuels to smelt steel and cook cement, researchers in Switzerland want to use heat from the sun. The proof-of-concept study uses synthetic quartz to trap solar energy at temperatures over 1,000 C (1,832 F), demonstrating the method's potential role in providing clean energy for carbon-intensive industries.
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The World Bank cooks up a recipe for a climate-friendly food system: Cut red meat subsidies
Corporate Knights
MAY 15, 2024
Don’t mess with the people’s food. It’s a lesson that leaders have learned over the centuries, as governments have fallen after the price of or lack of food have helped spark revolutions. So it’s no wonder that food systems – and livestock farming in particular – have been a bit of a third rail of climate policy. Agriculture emits around 16 gigatons of greenhouse gases a year – about a third of the world’s total emissions.
The Importance of Extending Device Life and Supporting Circularity
3BL Media
MAY 15, 2024
We live in a society where it’s far too easy to throw away old devices – this needs to change. After all, we only have one planet, and we all have a responsibility to look after it. Although implementing a sustainability strategy can seem like a daunting task, there are some simple areas to focus on, such as making the devices we do have last for longer. 60% of IT decision-makers say that device management is an important environmental issue for their organisation[1].
Accion raises $152.5 million to upgrade emerging market financial institutions
Impact Alpha
MAY 15, 2024
Before the fintech boom, microfinance, rural finance, and small business finance agencies were the key channels of financial inclusion for hundreds of millions. The post Accion raises $152.5 million to upgrade emerging market financial institutions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Battery storage is about to overtake global capacity of pumped hydro
Renew Economy
MAY 13, 2024
Battery storage is often dismissed as an "immature" technology, not ready for a renewables dominated grid. But within a year it is likely to overtake pumped hydro, and still has big advances ahead. The post Battery storage is about to overtake global capacity of pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
28 courses to boost your ESG, sustainable finance skills
GreenBiz
MAY 9, 2024
Whether you want to learn how to make more sustainable investment choices or improve your company’s ESG performance, these 28 courses can help.
Today's world: Fastest rate of carbon dioxide rise over the last 50,000 years
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 13, 2024
Today's rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide increase is 10 times faster than at any other point in the past 50,000 years, researchers have found through a detailed chemical analysis of ancient Antarctic ice.
AI for social good: Improving lives and protecting the planet
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 10, 2024
As AI advances from predictive to generative capabilities, its potential to address social issues defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals expands.
EU Issues New Rules for Funds Using “ESG” or “Sustainability” Names to Address Greenwashing Risk
ESG Today
MAY 14, 2024
EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today the release of its finalized guidelines for the use of ESG and sustainability-related terms in investment fund names, including investment thresholds required for sustainable investment funds, and the establishment of a transition category for investments that are not yet green, but are on a positive trajectory towards achieving environmental sustainability goals.
Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
Speaker: Hortense Grouvel
In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op
Harmony on the grid: Wind, solar and battery projects made to pay for sins they could not commit
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2024
Expensive filters imposed on wind, solar and battery projects weakened rather than strengthened the grid. Politicians want to make the same mistake with their obsession for "baseload". The post Harmony on the grid: Wind, solar and battery projects made to pay for sins they could not commit appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Coca-Cola changes bottle shapes to cut virgin plastic use by 800 million bottles in 2025
GreenBiz
MAY 14, 2024
Switchover will cost bottlers and the Coca-Cola distribution network about $52 million across the U.S. and Canada.
Promising new development in solar cell technology
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 15, 2024
Researchers who contributed to the development of record-breaking solar cells a few years ago, expanded their invention. The self-assembled monolayers can now be applied not only in inverted but also in regular structure perovskite solar cells.
Why VC investors need a 1.5°C goal for responsible tech
Impact Alpha
MAY 13, 2024
Like the 1.5°C goal for climate, responsible tech needs a clear North Star to guide investments and innovations. To build an ecosystem of. The post Why VC investors need a 1.5°C goal for responsible tech appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
EU Adopts New Rules Requiring 90% Emissions Reductions from Trucks and Buses by 2040
ESG Today
MAY 13, 2024
EU member states in the European Council announced today the adoption of new legislation, strengthening emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles in the EU, including a requirement for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from heavy duty trucks and buses by 2040. The announcement by the EU Council marks the last decision-making step towards the adoption of the new regulation, following the approval last month of the legislation in the European Parliament.
Australian fossil fuel producer subsidies jump 31 pct to $14.5 billion
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2024
Government subsidies to fossil fuel producers have risen sharply in the past year, triggering calls for the Commonwealth to scrap the concessions. The post Australian fossil fuel producer subsidies jump 31 pct to $14.5 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporations buy into sustainable fuel certificates to address air travel emissions
GreenBiz
MAY 9, 2024
More companies are purchasing certificates to offset their Scope 3 emissions, a tactic that critics see as a potential new landscape for greenwashing.
Scientists want to know how the smells of nature benefit our health
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 15, 2024
Spending time in nature is good for us. And knowing more about nature's effects on our bodies could not only help our well-being, but could also improve how we care for land, preserve ecosystems and design cities, homes and parks. Many studies have focused on how seeing nature affects us. A team of scientists from around the world wants to understand what the nose knows.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
Embracing the Platform Approach for Smart Scaling and Sustainable Growth
Cisco CSR
MAY 15, 2024
Switching to a platform-based IT strategy can make growing a breeze, cutting through complexity and bolstering teamwork. It’s a smart, forward-thinking move that keeps things simple and sustainable.
Liberty Notes let retail investors invest in Connecticut’s green transition
Impact Alpha
MAY 14, 2024
Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha has partnered with HIP Investor to highlight upcoming bond issues with social and/or environmental significance. Disclaimer: Nothing in this post or on. The post Liberty Notes let retail investors invest in Connecticut’s green transition appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewable energy averages 95 per cent share in Portugal in April
Renew Economy
MAY 12, 2024
Wind, solar and hydro provide 95 per cent of Portugal's power needs in April, hailed as "historic" by the grid operator. The post Renewable energy averages 95 per cent share in Portugal in April appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Business should take these 3 actions to bolster the global plastics treaty
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2024
Fresh from the treaty talks in Ottawa, two new reports outline a path forward in the fight against plastic pollution.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.
Island birds more adaptable than previously thought
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MAY 13, 2024
The researchers found that birds were more evolutionarily similar on smaller, more isolated islands than on larger, less remote places. The team had expected to find that forested areas had more numerous and more varied species of birds compared to farmland areas. But they were surprised to find that the opposite was true: Areas with farms and human settlements had more species of birds and greater diversity than forested areas.
Explore New Freedoms with Cisco Hypershield
Cisco CSR
MAY 15, 2024
Cisco Hypershield places security enforcements exactly where and when it’s needed, seamlessly at cloud speed and in highly distributed environments. Check out more of its key benefits here.
ESG Today: Week in Review
ESG Today
MAY 12, 2024
This week in ESG news: Microsoft signs record-breaking carbon removal deal; EY survey finds over half of CEOs say sustainability a higher priority vs one year ago; BCG sustainable aviation deal to cut 100,000 tons of emissions; ERM launches carbon credit consulting business; KKR & HASI launch $2 billion sustainable infrastructure investment partnership; UK High Court rules government’s climate strategy unlawful; more US-listed companies linking emissions reduction to incentive compensa
Huge concrete pour paves way for 122 turbines at Australia’s largest wind project
Renew Economy
MAY 13, 2024
With an average of three turbine foundations poured each week, Golden Plains wind farm's huge concrete pour is complete. The post Huge concrete pour paves way for 122 turbines at Australia’s largest wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.
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